7 November 2022 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Chris Balmer)
13, North Quay, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4le
The proposal involves demolishing the existing dormers and rear extension at Scotland House, located on North Quay in Douglas, within the North Quay Conservation Area and designated as Mixed Use (The Quayside) in the Area Plan for the East.
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The key consideration was whether the removal of the dormers and rear extension is acceptable in the context of the North Quay Conservation Area and Registered Building status.
Strategic Policy 3 - To respect the character of our towns and villages
Strategic Policy 3 from the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2016 is materially relevant. It supports assessment of heritage impacts in conservation areas. The officer found the demolition compliant as it would not negatively impact character.
Strategic Policy 4
Strategic Policy 4(a) is materially relevant to protecting historic assets. Applied to test demolition against Registered Building and Conservation Area policies; satisfied due to no harm.
Spatial Policy 5
Strategic Policy 5 supports sustainable development while conserving heritage. The proposal passed as it enhances or preserves without negative impact.
General Policy 2
General Policy 2 sub-clauses address development standards including heritage protection. Tested against demolition proposal; compliant as no harm to area character.
Environment Policy 35
Environment Policy 35 protects historic environments. Officer confirmed compliance in conclusion.
Time limit
The works hereby granted registered building consent shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with paragraph 2(2)(a) of schedule 3 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1999 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented registered building consents.
does not object to this application (11.08.2022)
does not oppose this application (11.08.2022)
does not oppose this application (07.09.2022)
All four consultees (Highway Services, Registered Buildings Officer, Douglas Borough Council, and DOI Flood Risk Management) raised no objections to application 22/00869/CON, with Flood Risk Management specifying conditions related to flood resilience.
Highway Services Division
No Objectionthere is no Highways HDC interest (NHI) in: 22/00869/CON; Highway Services HDC finds it to have no significant negative impact upon highway safety, network functionality and /or parking.
Assistant Registered Buildings Officer
No ObjectionFrom a conservation point of view, we would have no concerns with either natural slate or the solar slates as specified in this email.
Conditions requested: Any deviation from this should be subject to a new application (or a minor change if appropriate), and not subject of a condition ideally.
Douglas Borough Council
No ObjectionDouglas Borough Council has no objections.
Department of Infrastructure Flood Risk Management Division
Conditional No ObjectionDNOC; Do not oppose subject to condition(s)
Conditions requested: Flood resilient doors and windows should be fitted and all services should be fitted with floor resilience in mind.; NO residential accommodation should be allowed on Ground and basement floors.
